His death was confirmed by his publicist Jeff Abraham.
Lewis had been living with Parkinsons disease,a diagnosis he revealed in April 2023.
Complete information on survivors was not immediately available.
Richard Lewis (2017)Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
He soon developed a singular stage persona nearly as dark as the all-black clothes he favored.
His stand-up performances could best be described as straddling comedy and therapy.
TV comedy specials followed, his first Showtime special, pointedly titledIm In Pain, aired in 1985.
Richard Lewis on ‘The Tonight Show’ in late-’70sNBC/Everett Collection
He became one of the premier presences on HBO with comedy specials in 1988, 1990 and 1997.
In 1998 he co-starred with Kevin Nealon in the sitcomHiller and Diller.
Film credits included 1993sRobin Hood: Men in Tights,in which he played Prince John, and 1995sDrunks.
He also appeared that year inLeaving Las Vegas.
In a statement Wednesday, HBO said: We are heartbroken to learn that Richard Lewis has passed away.
His comedic brilliance, wit and talent were unmatched.
